How Does Isolation From Civilian Life Impact the Emotional and Intimate Experiences of Military Personnel?
The military is an institution that requires individuals to serve their country through...
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: Military sexual isolation: exploring the effects of lacking emotional connections beyond bases
Romantic relationships have been shown to have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of many individuals, including those who have served in the military. This is especially true...
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: Exploring the impact of romantic relationships on veteran mental health and wellbeing
Intimacy is an important aspect of human life that can be deeply affected by military service. Soldiers often experience feelings of guilt, frustration, or inadequacy resulting from their lack of...
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: Overcoming intimacy issues during military service: strategies for coping and healing
Sexual coercion is a form of nonconsensual sexual behavior that involves using physical force or psychological pressure to have unwanted sexual relations with someone else. It often occurs in...
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: How sexual coercion can impact peer relationships and social integration
The physical and mental health benefits of regular sexual activity are well-known, but how it impacts people's emotional state is less clear. In times of social distancing and isolation, when human...
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: Sexual activity in times of social distance: how it can boost mood, reduce anxiety, and improve selfesteem
Many couples experience traumatic events that can have lasting effects on their mental health, which may manifest in various ways. These can include but are not limited to PTSD, depression, anxiety...
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: Overcoming trauma together: how couples can cope with its uncertainty
There has been an increased focus on how social exclusion can affect individuals' motivation, performance, and emotional resilience. Social exclusion is defined as the process of being excluded from...
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: How social exclusion impacts motivation, performance, and emotional resilience what you need to know
During prolonged exposure to danger and uncertainty, there are several relational patterns that can emerge between individuals. One common pattern is increased isolation and withdrawal from social...
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: How to survive prolonged danger and uncertainty with your relationships intact
In the military, soldiers are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and discipline, which can make it difficult for them to express their emotions freely.
They also have a strong...
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: Military soldiers: balancing relationship flexibility and consistency to maintain emotional wellbeing
Veterans' New Attachments After War
Veterans who have experienced combat can struggle to form new attachments after returning home from war. There are several factors that contribute to this...
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: Uncovering the hidden consequences of war: how veterans can overcome attachment difficulties.